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Area Manager ( Back half Days )

Pattern Group - Bethlehem, PA, United States - In-office - posted 2026-10-15

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Reach Logistics, a Pattern company, is a global eCommerce logistics and strategy company partnering with major brands to distribute products on Amazon, Walmart, eBay, and other platforms. The company operates 7 warehouses across 5 countries, ships 60M units annually, and employs over 1,700 people across 18 global locations. Currently the top seller on Amazon, Reach Logistics is expanding rapidly. This is a full-time, on-site role at the Bethlehem, PA warehouse with a Thursday-Saturday schedule, 6:00 AM–6:30 PM. The role involves managing operations during the facility's launch and expansion phase in 2026, including working in a live construction environment. Key Responsibilities: - Oversee shift management and lead a team of approximately 250 workers; manage 4–5 supervisory staff - Ensure the shift meets production goals and labor targets - Conduct pre-shift planning meetings with the management team - Generate shift reports documenting execution, goal achievement, and performance metrics - Provide guidance and support to supervisors on personnel, quality, and safety matters - Resolve employee relations issues and conflicts in collaboration with HR - Facilitate daily team meetings and communicate policy/procedure updates - Promote communication and coordination between shifts and departments - Develop and implement operating methods to eliminate problems and improve process quality - Ensure safety compliance and teach safety guidelines to all team members - Help team members connect to company vision, mission, and business priorities - Assist the General Manager, Assistant General Manager, and Operations Manager on other shifts - Work overtime during peak periods Physical Demands: - Ability to walk or stand 8–10 hours per shift - Ability to lift up to 50 lbs by hand - Pallet jack operation (electric or non-electric) - Pulling, pushing, bending, kneeling, crouching - Overtime required during peak season (approximately 25–30% of the time) Requirements: - 3–5 years in a supervisory role, preferably in a distribution center or warehouse environment - Minimum 1 year of operations experience in a warehouse, distribution, or logistics environment - Ability to maintain confidentiality - Familiarity with Warehouse Management Software (WMS) to track and resolve order issues - Effective communication skills with associates, management, and executive staff - Prior experience creating and executing shift plans - Understanding of basic math and Excel formulas - Understanding of process control importance to business operations - Flexibility and ability to embrace change - Problem-solving skills - Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel) and Google Suite (Gmail) - Knowledge of Workday preferred - Ability to follow procedures, practice sound judgment, and maintain fair and consistent management style - Comfortable working and communicating with diverse employee demographics - Excellent multitasking and prioritization skills

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